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Madva Family History

Madva Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Madia, Sada, Rada, Madan, Maza, Lada, Mader, Manna, Badia, Marra

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Where is the Madva family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Madva ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Madva ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Madva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madva census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Madva. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Madva. For the veterans among your Madva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madva lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Madva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Madva in 1972 was 58, and 82 in 1997.

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